Isaac Hayes Hangs Up His "Chef" Hat; Leaves South Park Behind

Due to what, at the basis of the decision, is likely upset over the portrayal of Scientology, of which he is a follower, Isaac Hayes has left the cast of "South Park", probably for good.

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As mentioned in the article, this does seem like an oversensitized reaction to a perceived slight. Of all the times that South Park lampooned Judaism, Christianity, Muslim faiths and smaller, secular religions, Isaac Hayes said nary a word. But mention Scientology and bam, Hayes is out the door.

Granted, he's very circumspect in his media response, so as to give appearances that this choice was much more high-minded than it was, but the obviousness of the implications remains.

I just wonder if South Park can get by without Chef or with another actor supplying the voice. I am doubtful that anyone can capture the subtlety of Isaac Hayes's characterizations, so I'd almost rather see Chef dropped entirely from the roster.

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If Matt and Trey have any sense of self-awareness, they'll know that the pinnacle of a show whose legacy is blistering parody is directing that sarcasm inward to mock itself.

The world could fall apart around us and South Park could lampoon every step of the way, but I doubt it gets much better than mocking a disgruntled, former cast member.

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